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2026-04-242026-06-29
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  1. June 2026

  2. Citizen Digital

    … We, for example, looked at Nepal, Nigeria, South Africa, Bangladesh, and so on,” said Mutua. …

    Ksh.448M already paid to protest victims; Makau Mutua says calling on others to submit claims

  3. The Standard

    … The report also contrasts IMF advice to wealthier economies with its recommendations for poorer countries.The United Kingdom (UK), which spends 15.9 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) on its public workforce, is encouraged to expand public spending, while Nigeria and Nepal, …

    'Debt before people': Report faults IMF over Kenya austerity

  4. Citizen Digital

    … After finishing third at the 2024 AFCON and winning a 2026 World Cup qualifying group including Nigeria, Bafana slumped. …

    Broos smiles and snarls before South Africa's historic World Cup match

  5. Citizen Digital

    … as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A rescue worker searches through the rubble of a building that collapsed June 23, killing at least nine people, according to the state's commissioner for information, in Lagos, Nigeria …

    Lagos building collapse kills at least nine, authorities say

  6. The Standard

    … Currently, only nine African countries—Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Senegal, Rwanda, and Ethiopia—have achieved ML3 status. …

    Kenya in a drive to attain WHO medicine production level in the next five months

  7. Citizen Digital

    … There, they saw off Cameroon and Nigeria, before in March beating Jamaica in their inter-confederation playoff, taking 13 matches before ‌securing ⁠their qualification. …

    Congo look to expunge bad image while Uzbekistan seek first World Cup points

  8. Citizen Digital

    … Subsequently, the Kenyan authorities bundled Chinedu into a chartered aircraft alongside several other immigrants and deported him to Nigeria. …

    KAIKAI’S KICKER: Martha Karua ban - Why Kenya needs a spine

  9. Citizen Digital

    … If you have never seen Italy, Russia, Japan, India, Morocco, Ghana, Nigeria and many more, they will all be here," he added. …

    Kenya ready to host World Rafting World Cup Series

  10. Citizen Digital

    … If you have never seen Italy, Russia, Japan, India, Morocco, Ghana, Nigeria and many more, they will all be here," he added. …

    Kenya ready to host World Rafting World Cup Series

  11. Citizen Digital

    … mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); The Netflix series has been at the top of the Top 10 list in Kenya and in 12 other countries, including Romania, Slovakia, The Bahamas, Jamaica, Nigeria …

    'The Polygamist' author Sue Nyathi raises alarm over pirated copies of her book in Nairobi
Politics

Government pays Ksh.448M to 348 protest victims so far

The News

The government has paid Ksh.448 million in compensation to 348 Kenyans under a protest victims compensation framework, with 500 more victims expected to receive compensation in the coming week, according to Professor Makau Mutua, chairperson of the Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Demonstrations and Public Protests.

Why it matters

Government pays Ksh.448M to 348 protest victims so far, implementing compensation framework for those harmed during Gen Z demonstrations.

14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Yesterday

  1. Government pays Ksh.448M to 348 protest victims so far

    The government has paid Ksh.448 million in compensation to 348 Kenyans under a protest victims compensation framework, with 500 more victims expected to receive compensation in the coming week, according to Professor Makau Mutua, chairperson of the Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Demonstrations and Public Protests.

    14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

  2. Report: IMF austerity policies prioritize Kenya debt over public services

    A report analyzing IMF documents across 11 countries found that 73 per cent of IMF recommendations focused on fiscal consolidation including spending cuts, while Kenya devotes 29 per cent of government revenue to external debt servicing compared with 9 per cent to health and 18 per cent to education. The report argues IMF-backed hiring restrictions and wage limits could worsen shortages of teachers, nurses and other frontline workers.

    28 June 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 27 June

  1. South Africa reaches first World Cup knockout stage under Broos

    South Africa qualified for the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, finishing second in Group A after a 1-0 victory over South Korea. Coach Hugo Broos, 74, will lead Bafana Bafana against Canada in the first last-32 fixture in Los Angeles on Sunday.

    27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Lagos multi-storey building collapse kills at least nine

    A multi-storey building collapsed in Lagos on Thursday, killing at least nine people and injuring many others. About 27 people were rescued with injuries of varying severity, and authorities have ordered structural checks on nearby buildings and urged compliance with safety regulations.

    27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Kenya pursuing WHO Maturity Level 3 pharmaceutical regulation status

    Kenya is working to achieve WHO Maturity Level 3 (ML3) status in pharmaceutical regulation by December this year, which the Ministry of Health says would strengthen oversight of medical products, boost local manufacturing, and improve access to safe and effective medicines. Attaining ML3 status would place Kenya among a select group of African nations with stable and well-functioning regulatory systems.

    27 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 26 June

  1. DR Congo seeks World Cup advancement against Uzbekistan

    In their final Group K match, the Democratic Republic of Congo will face Uzbekistan on Saturday, with victory offering them the chance to advance to the last 32. Uzbekistan, making their World Cup debut, have yet to earn any points after losses to Colombia and Portugal, while DR Congo have one point from a draw with Portugal and a loss to Colombia.

    26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 25 June

  1. Martha Karua deported from Uganda, second regional expulsion this year

    Kenyan lawyer and political leader Martha Karua was denied entry to Uganda and forced to return to Nairobi after interrogation and phone confiscation, marking her second deportation in a year—she was similarly expelled from Tanzania in May 2025 while attempting to observe an opposition trial. Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces claimed responsibility for declaring her persona non grata as she travelled to support a case involving a Ugandan opposition figure.

    25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Kenya to host World Rafting World Cup Series in July 2026

    Kenya will host the African leg of the World Rafting World Cup Series from July 5–12, 2026, in Sagana, with 32 countries participating and 19 competing. The Kenya Rafting Federation has imported 57 rafts and selected 50 rafters to represent the country, with extensive preparations underway to meet international standards.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kenya to host World Rafting World Cup Series in July 2026

    Kenya will host the African leg of the World Rafting Federation's World Cup Series from July 5–12, 2026, in Sagana, with 32 countries participating and 19 competing. The Kenya Rafting Federation has imported 57 rafts and selected 50 rafters to represent the country.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Author Sue Nyathi warns against pirated copies of 'The Polygamist' in Nairobi

    Zimbabwean author Sue Nyathi has raised alarm over bootleg versions of her novel 'The Polygamist' being sold in Nairobi following increased demand after a Netflix adaptation premiered. She urged followers not to buy pirated copies sold on Ronald Ngala Street and said she is working to make legitimate copies available through a distributor in Kenya.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Author Sue Nyathi alerts against pirated copies in Nairobi

    Zimbabwean author Sue Nyathi has warned against bootleg copies of her novel 'The Polygamist' being sold in Nairobi following increased demand after the Netflix adaptation's premiere. She is working to make legitimate copies available through a distributor in Kenya.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  5. Twin Nigerian sisters marry twin brothers with same names

    Twin sisters Taiwo and Kehinde Adediran married twin brothers Taiwo and Kehinde Oguntoye in a ceremony in Ibadan, southwestern Nigeria, drawing crowds as the union featured two couples sharing identical names.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  6. Twin sisters marry twin brothers in Nigerian wedding

    Twin sisters Taiwo and Kehinde Adediran married twin brothers Taiwo and Kehinde Oguntoye in a traditional and church ceremony in Ibadan, Nigeria on June 19, 2026, with both couples sharing identical names.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  7. South African police investigate killing in xenophobic unrest

    South African police are investigating the killing of a foreign national in Pietermaritzburg, where hundreds of Malawians gathered for repatriation amid escalating xenophobic violence. At least two foreign nationals have died in weeks of sometimes violent protests against undocumented migrants.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  8. South African police investigate foreigner killing in xenophobic violence

    South African police are investigating the killing of a foreign national in Pietermaritzburg, where xenophobic protests against undocumented migrants have left at least two foreign nationals dead. A 29-year-old Malawian was attacked and died after a protest on Friday, amid rising tensions over migrant presence in the country.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  9. Mombasa social media panic over male organ theft unfounded

    A wave of social media-driven panic in Mombasa has prompted residents to flee and mobs to attack innocent people over unsubstantiated claims of male organ theft, but security officials and health experts have found no evidence to support the allegations, with investigations showing no body parts were lost.

    24 June 2026 · The Standard →

  10. Panel urges demonstration victims to lodge compensation claims

    A Panel of Experts is calling for individuals whose rights were violated during demonstrations to lodge complaints for compensation. The panel has announced compensation for over 348 victims and says claims can be considered even with missing documentation if sufficient evidence, including witness testimony, establishes that harm occurred.

    24 June 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Nicotine pouch sales surge 660% globally since 2020

    Global nicotine pouch sales have surged by an estimated 660 per cent since 2020 and could reach USD25 billion by 2028, according to a tobacco industry watchdog report warning that aggressive marketing and weak regulation could lead to a "new generation of addiction" among youth.

    23 June 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Four Kenyan startups graduate from Google Accelerator Africa program

    Four Kenyan AI-focused startups—Coamana, Duck, ReportsAI, and VunaPay—graduated from the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme, part of a 15-company cohort selected from 2,600 applications across eight African nations with less than one percent acceptance rate.

    23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Nine African organizations selected for AWS social entrepreneur accelerator

    Amazon Web Services has selected 9 African organizations—from Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Cameroon and South Africa—for the fourth cohort of its Global Cloud Social Impact Accelerator, giving the continent its largest representation in the global programme. The 42 participating social enterprises across 16 countries will receive technical training, strategic business support and access to cloud and AI tools to address challenges in education, healthcare, climate resilience and economic opportunity.

    23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Nine African organizations join AWS Social Entrepreneur Accelerator

    Amazon Web Services has selected 9 African organizations from Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Cameroon and South Africa to join the fourth cohort of its Social Entrepreneur Accelerator. The organisations will receive technical training, strategic business support and access to cloud and AI tools to address challenges in education, healthcare, climate resilience and economic opportunity.

    23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  5. Kenyans among injured in Qatar gas plant explosion

    A devastating explosion and fire at the Barzan gas processing facility in Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City on Sunday killed 13 foreign workers of Indian and Pakistani nationality and injured 66 others, including workers from Kenya, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Ghana, Tanzania and Nigeria. Qatar's Energy Minister attributed the incident to a technical malfunction during facility start-up, with no evidence of sabotage.

    23 June 2026 · The Standard →

  6. Cape Verde draws with champions while Kenya lags in football

    An opinion piece notes that Cape Verde, a nation of 525,000, held Spain and Uruguay to draws at the 2026 World Cup, while Kenya has never qualified, raising questions about African football development and Kenya's place in it.

    23 June 2026 · The Standard →

  7. Kenya among six African nations in AWS tech accelerator

    Two Kenyan companies are among nine African organisations selected for the AWS Social Entrepreneur Accelerator, a global technology programme supporting social enterprises using cloud computing and artificial intelligence to tackle education and employment challenges. The programme provides technical training, business support and access to cloud and AI tools to help organisations scale impact.

    23 June 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 22 June

  1. Four Kenyan startups graduate from Google Africa accelerator cohort

    Four Kenyan AI-focused startups—Coamana, Duck, ReportsAI, and VunaPay—graduated from the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme during a Demo Day event in Nairobi on June 18, 2026. The startups were among 15 AI-focused companies from eight African countries selected from nearly 2,600 applications.

    22 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Mali declares 39 forests off-limits to counter jihadist operations

    Mali has declared 39 parks and forests, including the 80,000-hectare Faya forest near Bamako, as off-limits military zones for civilians to prevent jihadist groups from using them as bases for attacks. The move follows large-scale attacks by JNIM and ethnic Tuareg separatist allies in late April that killed Mali's defence minister.

    22 June 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 21 June

  1. Suspected jihadists kill 11 farmers in two attacks in northeastern Nigeria

    Anti-jihadist militia fighters told AFP that suspected jihadists killed 11 farmers in two separate attacks in northeastern Nigeria this weekend. Communities in northern and central Nigeria face attacks from jihadist groups and criminal gangs known as "bandits," who kidnap for ransom, rustle cattle, and impose taxes on farmers seeking field access.

    21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 20 June

  1. South Africa loses regional support over xenophobic violence at World Cup

    South Africa's xenophobic violence against migrants and protests demanding undocumented immigrants depart have sparked widespread anger across the region, with African fans withdrawing support for the team at the 2026 World Cup, as seen in Kenyan sports bars where spectators cheered the country's opponents.

    20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 19 June

  1. Suspected jihadists attack Niger's capital airport; security repels assault

    Niger's security forces repelled an attack on Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey early Thursday, with gunfire ringing out for hours near the sensitive site. An airport source said the attack left numerous attackers dead and others captured with help from local residents.

    19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 18 June

  1. Strait of Hormuz reopening likely to take time normalizing

    The vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane is expected to reopen on Friday after nearly four months following a US-Iran agreement to end the Middle East war. While stranded ships could theoretically move through almost immediately once formal approval is given, some vessels may require underwater hull cleaning, and a return to normal operations is likely to take time.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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